The Winter Soldier
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. Do you have a source for that?
No source. Just that Pajamas is nearing 30 soon. That's a big 3 and a big 0.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Do you have a source for that?
When he goes off on tangents I say "Focus" as calmly as I can, but I really want to scream it and freak out in the middle of the store.It's like watching the paint dry going shopping with my 11 year old boy sometimes
I said it before July 1 and I'll say it again...I see no reason why Tavares can't play at the level he has been for at least the next 5 seasons. He'll be under alot more pressure and scrutiny by the Toronto media and city, and we'll see how that translates in his performance on and off the ice. But the guy isn't injury prone and trains very well in the offseason...I think he'll do fine for them over a better portion of the contract.
Now, on the other hand, there were times last season, where I looked at Barzal absolutely dominating and taking over the play and saw nothing near that same level in Tavares. I really questioned who our #1 center would be long term and Barzal was showing me way more on a consistent basis. But it was only a year, which isn't nearly enough time to really see how that played out...and there will be a question mark for sure this year, with Barzal being front and center and conceivably under more pressure. But tying up nearly $90M in Tavares for 8 seasons...I'm not gonna lie...it did make me uneasy.
The Isles were in a lose lose situation with that. They would be overpaying for a currently elite talent who would be past his prime by the time that contract ended. He would have netted a lot of points for the Isles but I don't think his impact would have been enough to make them a true Cup contender. With the presence of Barzal, Wahlstrom, Bellows, that will come much cheaper in the next 8 years, the Isles needed to save their pennies to fill the holes in their roster which is on defense and goaltending. They now have the money to spend on what they need and with the hot prospects coming up the pipe Tavare's services were expendable. The Leafs are in for a rude awakening when the impact of Tavares's contract impede's their ability to fill the obvious holes in their line-up. They are going for broke next year, but with that inexperienced line-up they may make it to the playoffs but they don't have the balance in their line-up to make much noise. They brought in a front line center that they didn't really need- only because he was a fan favorite, but more offense was NOT what they needed and they will end up paying dearly for that.
They should have thanked you. It was a very good observation. Very accurate.
but, didn't Kessel lead the Pens to a cup?
I agree. In my view, the C must be worn by someone who GREW UP with the team. Our prior guy may have worn the C, but he never grew up.In a perfect world, he and Beau shine on the same line this year and we give them the C and A. Let them know this is their team to lead.
He was the 3rd best player on the Pens. Crosby won the CS 2x, he led the Pens to the cup. If the Leafs win the cup, Pajamas will have to be the 3rd best player, because he led the Isles to only mediocrity.
As I tell my Isles friends here. It's a blessing that they can now turn the page on that era, where now a new Mgt team, and a new core of young exciting players are emerging.
2016 Stanley Cup
Phil Kessel 24 Games 10 Goals 12 Assists 22 Points
Sid Crosby 24 Games 06 Goals 13 Assists 19 Points
bahahahahhaha @ the bolded
And what does this have to do with the all purpose Traitor thread?
2016 Stanley Cup
Phil Kessel 24 Games 10 Goals 12 Assists 22 Points
Sid Crosby 24 Games 06 Goals 13 Assists 19 Points
bahahahahhaha @ the bolded
And what does this have to do with the all purpose Traitor thread?
I wasn’t the one who brought up kessel.And what does this have to do with the all purpose Traitor thread?
So in your opinion you believe that Phil Kessel not only led the Penguins to the Cup on the ice with his play, but also led them in other areas such as the locker room?
So in other words we have now learned that your opinion means nothing.
I wasn’t the one who brought up kessel.
Some one else compared him to John Tavares and you thought that was a good comparison.
You've bought him up 3 times today. So I will ask again. What does this have to do with the All Purpose Judas Traitor Thread?
I got yelled at by Leaf fans for that very comparison in the bolded.
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You brought him up.
I was just confirming that you were comparing Stanley Cup Champion Phil “The Thrill” Kessel to Tavares.
You know the Kessel that led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup by leading his team in goals and points in the playoffs.
Just making sure it was that kessel when you said Tavares is a kessel like player and that leaf fans should be thankful of that comparison.
So the question is why are you so confused?
but, didn't Kessel lead the Pens to a cup?
Not really the place for it since it's the Isles board, but leading a team in scoring doesn't mean a player "lead them to a Cup". Crosby was the better all around player, playing the tougher minutes, and only finished 3 points back. I mean, Ovechkin finished 5 points back of Kuznetsov this past playoffs and still won the Conn Smythe. Did Kuznetsov lead the Caps to the Cup?
People who still stick with this narrative that Kessel was the best player that playoff run are people who watched the boxscores and judge based solely on who they see at the top of the scoring list, ignoring other things that are required to win championships.
A Pens fan has to school a Leafs fan on the Islander board in a thread about Tavares.
Yup - that's about right.
PSA to all Leaf fans - its not necessary to correct everything on the internet. Go back to your circle jerk on your board and leave us to commiserate in peace. You're making your whole fan base come off as arrogant ****s despite being nothing other than off season champions since there were only 6 teams in the league.
But really deep down you have to admit Phil should've won the Conn Smyth just because he is the greatest man who ever lived. I want a reality show featuring him and Ovie living in the same house during the offseason, that would be gold!!!Not really the place for it since it's the Isles board, but leading a team in scoring doesn't mean a player "lead them to a Cup". Crosby was the better all around player, playing the tougher minutes, and only finished 3 points back. I mean, Ovechkin finished 5 points back of Kuznetsov this past playoffs and still won the Conn Smythe. Did Kuznetsov lead the Caps to the Cup?
People who still stick with this narrative that Kessel was the best player that playoff run are people who watched the boxscores and judge based solely on who they see at the top of the scoring list, ignoring other things that are required to win championships.
But really deep down you have to admit Phil should've won the Conn Smyth just because he is the greatest man who ever lived. I want a reality show featuring him and Ovie living in the same house during the offseason, that would be gold!!!
Are you still in high school? I don't care if he was still a Leafs fan. He's an awesome poster and while I am not too active in the summer here I enjoy reading every one of his posts.